Best 13 Asparagus And Leek Risotto With Prosciutto Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of flavors presented by Asparagus and Leek Risotto with Prosciutto, a culinary masterpiece that harmonizes the delicate sweetness of asparagus, the subtle sharpness of leeks, and the savory richness of prosciutto. This delectable dish, a harmonious blend of textures and tastes, is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Embark on a culinary journey with this delectable Asparagus and Leek Risotto with Prosciutto, a dish that promises to elevate your dining experience.

In addition to the main recipe, this article also offers a delectable collection of other culinary creations that are sure to delight your palate. Discover the secrets of preparing:

1. **Asparagus and Pea Risotto**: Embark on a vibrant culinary journey with this verdant delight, where the sweetness of asparagus and peas dances harmoniously with the creamy embrace of Arborio rice.

2. **Leek and Bacon Risotto**: Experience the perfect balance of flavors in this hearty and comforting dish, where the earthy sweetness of leeks intertwines with the smoky richness of bacon and the creamy indulgence of risotto.

3. **Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus**: Treat yourself to an elegant appetizer or side dish with this culinary masterpiece. Crisp asparagus spears, enveloped in the savory embrace of prosciutto, create a tantalizing combination that will leave you wanting more.

4. **Creamy Leek Soup**: Immerse yourself in the velvety embrace of this comforting soup, where the delicate sweetness of leeks harmonizes with the richness of cream, creating a symphony of flavors that will warm your soul.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary exploration, this collection of recipes offers something for everyone. Prepare to embark on a delightful culinary adventure as you explore the diverse flavors and textures of these delectable dishes.

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ROASTED ASPARAGUS RISOTTO



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This recipe's wow factor makes it perfect for special occasions. To save time, the asparagus and prosciutto can be roasting while the rice cooks on the stovetop. They'll be ready to stir into the risotto by the time the rice is done. -Deonna Mazur, Buffalo, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 thin slices prosciutto
2 pounds fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
5-1/2 to 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 shallot, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups uncooked arborio rice
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking sheet. Bake, uncovered at 400° until crisp- tender, stirring occasionally, 20-25 minutes., Meanwhile, place prosciutto in another ungreased baking pan. Bake at 400° until crisp, 10-12 minutes. Crumble prosciutto; set aside prosciutto and asparagus., In a large saucepan, heat broth and keep warm. In a large skillet, saute shallot and garlic in oil until tender. Add rice; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in the wine, pepper and salt. Cook and stir until all the liquid is absorbed., Add heated broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow the liquid to absorb between additions. Cook until risotto is creamy and rice is almost tender, 20 minutes., Add the asparagus, prosciutto and cheese; cook and stir until heated through. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 962mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

RISOTTO WITH ASPARAGUS AND PROSCIUTTO



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Make and share this Risotto With Asparagus and Prosciutto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Laka

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

500 g asparagus
2 cups hot vegetable stock, from 1 cube
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter, divided (1 + 2)
1 large onion, chopped
100 g prosciutto, slices chopped
2 cups arborio rice
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup cream

Steps:

  • Prepare and trim asparagus*. Cut stalks into 2 cm long pieces, reserve the tips.
  • Place ⅔ of stalk pieces, 1 cup broth and 1 cup water in blender and puree until almost smooth. Set aside.
  • Sauté onion in olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter for 5 minutes in a large pan, over medium heat.
  • Add prosciutto and sauté for 3 more minutes.
  • Add rice and stir to coat the grains for 2 minutes. Add wine and cook until absorbed, stirring often, about 2 minutes.
  • Add ½ cup stock and simmer until liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 4 minutes. Continue to cook for 15 minutes, adding more stock as needed and allowing liquid to be absorbed before adding more, stirring often.
  • Add remaining asparagus stalk pieces and reserved asparagus tips and continue cooking until rice is just tender and mixture is creamy, adding stock as needed and stirring often, about 10 minutes longer.
  • Add reserved asparagus puree and stir until absorbed, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the remaining butter, Parmesan and cream but do not return to the heat.
  • * Slightly bend each stalk and allow it to „snap" naturally - it will break exactly at the point where the stalk begins to be thick and woody. Remove these hard parts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 682.2, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 50.5, Sodium 295.3, Carbohydrate 90.3, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 3.9, Protein 15.2

SEAFOOD RISOTTO WITH LEEK BROTH AND ASPARAGUS STEMS



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     appetizer

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, finely sliced
1 large leek, washed and finely sliced up to light green part
1 cup white wine
6 cups home made clam broth, not bottled
1 bay leaf
4 sprigs parsley
4 black peppercorns
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chervil
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small Spanish onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups arborio rice
1 cup white wine
8 cups hot water, or clam broth
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 lobster tails, roasted and split in half
8 shrimp, Sauteed
4 scallops, sauteed
12 mussels, steamed in wine with 3 sprigs parsley, 3 sprigs thyme, and 1 clove crushed garlic
1 pound asparagus, lightly oiled, seasoned and roasted until tender, cut into 2-inch pieces
Leek broth
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chervil

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and leek and cook until soft. Increase heat to high, add wine and cook until reduced. Add clam stock, bay leaf, parsley, and peppercorns and bring to a simmer, cook for 30 minutes. Hit with an immersion blender and strain into a clean pan. Bring to a simmer, add cream, cook for 1 minute, add fine herbs, and season with salt and pepper.
  • For the Risotto: Heat the oil in medium saucepan, add onion and garlic, and cook until soft. Stir in arborio rice to coat. Add wine and cook until reduced. Add broth 2 cups at a time and cook until al dente. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pack into small ramekins and unmold onto a shallow bowl.
  • Divide seafood and asparagus among the bowls around the risotto. Ladle broth over and garnish with fine herbs.

ASPARAGUS AND LEEK RISOTTO WITH PROSCIUTTO



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Categories     Pork     Rice     Vegetable     Appetizer     Asparagus     Leek     Summer     Prosciutto     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound asparagus spears, tough ends trimmed, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
5 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup thinly sliced leek (white and pale green parts only)
1 1/2 cups arborio rice or medium-grain white rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 ounces prosciutto, minced (about 1/4 cup)
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook asparagus in pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain. Transfer asparagus to bowl of ice water to cool. Drain.Bring broth to boil in medium saucepan. Reduce heat to very low; cover and keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter with oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add leek and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add rice and stir 2 minutes. Add wine and simmer until absorbed, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup hot chicken broth. Reduce heat and simmer until absorbed, stirring frequently. Add remaining broth 1/2 cup at a time, allowing broth to be absorbed before adding more and stirring frequently until rice is just tender and mixture is creamy, about 30 minutes. Add asparagus and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in prosciutto, Parmesan and parsley. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

RISOTTO WITH ASPARAGUS AND PROSCIUTTO



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound asparagus
1 quart hot chicken stock
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 shallots, finely chopped
1/4 pound prosciutto, chopped
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 cups arborio rice
1 cup dry white wine
1 generous pinch saffron threads
6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut the asparagus into pieces two inches long, keeping the tips separate from the stalks. Bring the chicken stock to simmer and cook the stalks until tender. Remove with a slotted spoon. Add tips and repeat process.
  • Heat the oil and two tablespoons butter in a skillet and gently soften the shallots with the prosciutto. Season with salt and pepper and add the rice. Stir with a wooden spoon to coat the grains. Let the rice cook three to four minutes, stirring so that it absorbs the butter and turns opaque.
  • Add the wine, stir, and then add the saffron.
  • Add the hot stock a ladle at a time, and cook the rice, stirring. Keep stirring and adding stock for about 20 minutes. The rice will absorb the liquid. Make sure the stock is being absorbed and that there is not much liquid on top. The bottom of the pan should be clean.
  • Start testing the rice. It is done when it is al dente. You may not need to use all the stock or you may need to add a little hot water. Be careful not to overcook the rice.
  • Just before the risotto is ready, stir in the asparagus to heat through. Stir in the remaining butter but do not return to the heat. Add the cheese, spoon the rice onto individual heated plates and sprinkle with extra cheese and ground pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 825, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 103 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 1449 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LEMON ASPARAGUS RISOTTO



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Lower in fat than most risotto recipes but no one will know! I like to serve this as a main dish under some steamed halibut or other white fish.

Provided by stefychefy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Risotto Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

20 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup arborio rice
½ cup dry white wine
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add asparagus, cover, and steam until tender, about 5 minutes. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces; set aside.
  • Heat chicken broth in a saucepan over medium heat; keep at a simmer while preparing risotto.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and celery until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir in garlic and arborio rice; cook and stir until rice is lightly toasted, about 5 more minutes.
  • Pour white wine into rice mixture, stirring constantly, until liquid is evaporated, about 5 minutes. Stir chicken broth into rice, one ladleful at a time, allowing liquid to absorb completely before adding more while stirring constantly, about 20 minutes. Add asparagus and stir.
  • Remove from heat and mix in Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and lemon zest. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.4 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 355.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

LEEK & ASPARAGUS RISOTTO IN A PRESSURE COOKER



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Using a pressure cooker makes risotto a quick and easy meal that looks and tastes like it took hours! This is a delightful recipe - for something a little different, try adding fresh spinach with the asparagus, or mushrooms with the leeks.

Provided by Spinning Ninny

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 1 C servings, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons water
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups leeks, sliced
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
4 cups vegetable broth
1/4 lb asparagus, chopped into 1 inch segments
1 1/4 cups parmesan cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In a pressure cooker, heat the olive oil and butter.
  • Add the garlic and leeks, saute until soft.
  • Add the rice, stir thoroughly and then add broth.
  • Cover pressure cooker, and heat to high pressure.
  • Once the pressure cooker gets to high pressure, lower to medium-low and cook for 10 minutes.
  • While risotto cooks, steam asparagus in water.
  • When risotto is done cooking, reduce pressure in preferred method, then add the sauteed asparagus, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 39, Sodium 527.8, Carbohydrate 67, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 2, Protein 18.2

RISOTTO WITH PARMIGIANO, PROSCIUTTO AND ASPARAGUS



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Make and share this Risotto With Parmigiano, Prosciutto and Asparagus recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Short Grain Rice

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup onion, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/4 cups short-grain rice (such as Arborio)
1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 slices prosciutto, julienned

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat bring broth to a simmer.
  • In a seperate saucepan or skillet combine oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.
  • Stir in onion and saute for 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute another minute.
  • Stir in rice, cook for 5 minutes, stirring to coat rice.
  • Add one cup broth; stirring constantly until absorbed. Continue to add broth by ladelfuls, stirring constantly, allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding more broth, until the rice is tender - this will take about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in asparagus during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the Parmigiano and remaining 1 tablespoon butter and salt.
  • Divide among 4 bowls, topping each serving with Prosciutto.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.3, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 22.5, Sodium 1326.8, Carbohydrate 56.9, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 2.8, Protein 16.8

ASPARAGUS-LEEK RISOTTO



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Make and share this Asparagus-Leek Risotto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Rice

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 lb asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups sliced leeks (white and light green parts only)
1 cup arborio rice or 1 cup short-grain rice
3 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground coarse black pepper
1 lemon, sliced

Steps:

  • Roast asparagus: place asparagus in a single layer on a baking s heet. Brush evenly with 1 T. olive oil; lightly sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Bake, uncovered, in 450-degree oven about 10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Cool slightly. Cut two-thirds into 2-inch pieces; set aside all asparagus.
  • While the asparagus is roasting, cook leeks in a large saucepan in 1 T. olive oil until tender. Stir in uncooked rice. Cook and stir over medium heat about 5 minutes or until rice begins to turn golden brown.
  • In another saucepan bring broth to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer. Carefully stir 1 cup of hot broth into rice mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, over medium heat until liquid is absorbed. Then add 1/2 cup broth at a time, stirring frequently until broth is absorbed before adding more broth (about 22 minutes in total).
  • Stir in any remaining broth. Cook and stir just until rice is tender and creamy.
  • Stir in asparagus pieces, cheese, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, and pepper. Top with asparagus spears and lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.9, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 7.3, Sodium 720.9, Carbohydrate 52.3, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 3.1, Protein 13

ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN CRISP PROSCIUTTO



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Extremely easy and elegant appetizer. Asparagus spears are wrapped in a sheath of prosciutto, then baked until crispy. A great dish to make ahead, and bake just before serving.

Provided by Teresa Haider

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 tablespoon olive oil
16 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed
16 slices prosciutto

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and coat with olive oil.
  • Wrap one slice of prosciutto around each asparagus spear, starting at the bottom, and spiraling up to the tip. Place the wrapped spears on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 5 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove, and shake the pan back and forth to roll the spears over. Return to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until asparagus is tender, and prosciutto is crisp. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.8 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 278.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH CRISPY LEEKS AND CAPERS



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In this supremely springy recipe, thick asparagus stalks and thinly sliced leeks are glossed with olive oil and covered in salty capers. Everything is roasted in the same pan and emerges tender and golden-edged. Capers also make an appearance in the mustard sauce served alongside, which adds a tangy, mayonnaise-like richness. You can double the recipe, if you wish, though you may have to increase the roasting time by a few minutes to make up for a more-crowded pan. Serve this on its own as a first course, or as an accompaniment to roast chicken, braised meats or seared fish. Just don't use thin asparagus: It'll cook too quickly, before the leeks have a chance to turn golden. Stick with spears that are at least 1/2 inch in diameter.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound thick asparagus, ends trimmed
2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 large leek, white and light green parts, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons drained capers
Lemon wedges, for serving
1/4 cup parsley, leaves and tender stems, torn
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons drained capers, finely chopped
1 small garlic clove, finely grated or minced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Put asparagus on a rimmed sheet pan and toss with 1 tablespoon oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt until well coated.
  • In a small bowl, stir together leeks, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Sprinkle leeks on top of asparagus, then sprinkle with capers. Roast until asparagus are tender and golden brown, about 12 to 18 minutes.
  • While the asparagus stalks roast, make the mustard sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, capers and garlic. Slowly whisk in olive oil a few drops at a time to create a thick, emulsified dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Once asparagus stalks are out of the oven, squeeze a lemon wedge over it and sprinkle parsley on top. Serve with mustard sauce and more lemon wedges on the side.

LEEK RISOTTO WITH SUGAR SNAP PEAS AND PANCETTA



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Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to stir risotto constantly, but achieving a creamy risotto with slightly toothsome grains does require some attention. During the cooking process, the rice should always be lightly coated in liquid and bubbling energetically, and the liquid needs to be added gradually: Add just before the rice threatens to stick to the bottom of the pan. For the creamiest results, stir more frequently and more vigorously during the second half of the cooking, when the grains begin to release their starch.

Provided by Susan Spungen

Categories     dinner, grains and rice, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
3 ounces thinly sliced pancetta or bacon
1 quart chicken stock
3 large leeks, white parts only, split lengthwise, sliced 1/4-inch thick and thoroughly washed (about 3 cups)
2 garlic cloves, smashed
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 ounces grated Pecorino (about 3/4 cup), plus more for topping
8 ounces sugar snap peas, strings removed, snap peas halved lengthwise
1/2 cup snipped chives (optional)

Steps:

  • Add 1/2 tablespoon oil to a large, wide saucepan, and add the pancetta slices. (It's OK if they're not in one layer, as they will shrink quite a bit.) Turn heat to medium and cook, turning and rearranging the pancetta until lightly browned, crisp, and the fat has rendered, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer with tongs to a paper towel, leaving the fat in the pan.
  • Add the stock and 1 cup water to a separate medium saucepan. Transfer the saucepan to a back burner and bring to a simmer over low. Keep warm on the lowest heat.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil to the pan that you cooked the pancetta in, and add the leeks, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, over medium-high until wilted and soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the rice and cook, stirring, until grains look slightly translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add wine and cook until nearly absorbed, about 1 minute.
  • Add a ladleful of stock to the rice - you want just enough to barely cover the surface of the rice. Cook at a lively simmer, stirring very frequently, until it's nearly absorbed, 2 to 3 minutes. Continue adding stock in this way until rice is very creamy, but still al dente, 15 to 20 minutes total. You may not need all of the liquid, but you will probably use most of it.
  • Stir in the butter and cheese, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the snap peas. Add more of the remaining liquid if needed to loosen (it should be a bit soupy), and divide among four shallow bowls. Crumble the reserved pancetta over top, and sprinkle with chives, if desired.

ASPARAGUS RISOTTO



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Put asparagus centre stage in this satisfying risotto. Top with a sprinkling of parmesan for an easy midweek meal for two

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch asparagus (about 200g)
800ml vegetable stock
1 tbsp olive oil
25g butter
1 small onion , finely chopped
175g risotto rice
100ml white wine or vermouth (optional)
25g parmesan or vegetarian alternative, finely grated

Steps:

  • Snap the woody ends off the asparagus stalks and tip them into a saucepan with the stock. Put on a low heat to very gently simmer. Meanwhile, cut off the tips of the asparagus, add to the stock for exactly 1 min. Scoop out with a slotted spoon and set aside. Finely slice the rest of the stalks into rounds.
  • Heat the oil and half the butter in a heavy, wide pan. Cook the onions gently for 5 mins until soft, stirring often. Add the chopped asparagus stalks and cook for 2 mins more. Add the rice and continously stir for a few minutes until it turns semi-transparent and makes a hissing sound.
  • Stir in the wine, if using - it will evaporate almost immediately. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Add the stock, a ladleful at a time, stirring between each addition until it is absorbed, about 15 mins.
  • Try the rice - it should feel just cooked with a slight bite to it. Stir in the asparagus tips and any last dregs of stock and cook for 1 or 2 mins more. Remove from the heat and top with the remaining butter and most of the parmesan. Season generously, cover and leave for a few minutes to settle.
  • Give the risotto a thorough stir to incorporate the butter and cheese and serve straight away with the remaining parmesan for sprinkling over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 623 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 80 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your risotto. Look for fresh, seasonal asparagus and leeks, and use a good quality prosciutto.
  • Don't overcook the rice. Risotto should be cooked until it is al dente, with a slightly firm bite. If you overcook it, it will become mushy.
  • Stir the risotto frequently. This will help the rice to cook evenly and prevent it from sticking to the pan.
  • Add the stock or water gradually. Don't add all of the liquid at once, or the rice will become too soupy. Add it in small increments, allowing the rice to absorb each addition before adding more.
  • Season the risotto to taste. Once the risotto is cooked, taste it and adjust the seasoning as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.
  • Serve the risotto immediately. Risotto is best served fresh, so don't let it sit for too long before serving.

Conclusion:

Asparagus and leek risotto with prosciutto is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is easy to make, but it does require a little bit of time and attention. By following these tips, you can make sure that your risotto turns out perfectly.

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